Traveling Respiratory Therapist (RT) - System Flex in Cornholme

As a Bon Secours associate, you are part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short-and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com.

Primary Function / General Purpose of Position:

The Flex Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) is expected to float to various assigned sites throughout the Bon Secours Mercy Health System, outside of their home location, to provide patient care promoting and restoring patients’ health through the respiratory care process. The RCP is responsible for providing respiratory care through patient assessment, planning, intervention, education, and evaluation.

Essential Job Functions:

• Data collection and accurate record keeping as well as product evaluation and assessment
• Assists physician performing procedures such as bronchoscopy, transtracheal catheter insertion, tracheotomy in intubation (if intubation is performed by respiratory therapy in the facility), and invasive monitoring
• Performs CPR including closed chest compressions and airway management techniques in accordance with the AHA ACLS protocol
• Conducts prescribed therapeutic procedures to achieve maintenance of a patient airway, including use of appropriate airways such as endotracheal tubes, nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal airways, maintenance of airway humidification, aspiration of secretions, extubation, maintenance of correct endotracheal tube (ETT), cuff pressures, and documents procedures in patient and department records
• Selects, assembles, monitors, and evaluates mechanical ventilators for proper function and operation, including correction of malfunctions, cleanliness and determines appropriateness use for patient condition
• Performs pulmonary function tests (PFT)
• Assesses patient’s physical status by inspection, palpation, auscultation, percussion, patient behavior and reviewing existing data in patient’s record
• Performs treatments according to physician orders, explains therapy and therapeutic goals to patient; modifies treatment procedures based on patient response
• Determines appropriateness of prescribed therapy and recommends methods to physician to achieve therapeutic goals
• Sets up and maintains different modes of oxygen therapy to maintain adequate partial pressure of oxygen in arterial blood (PaO2) with accurate inspired levels of oxygen
• Administers intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) or aerosol therapy by first preparing the prescribed medication ordered by the physician and adjusting the machine or device to accomplish patient’s individual clinical needs
• Gives postural drainage, vibration, percussion to ensure proper drainage of bronchial secretions
• Instructs patients and families in incentive spirometer, metered dose inhaler (MDI) administration, postural drainage and clapping, oxygen therapy, ventilator care and home aerosol therapy
• Procurement of sputum for culture and sensitivity or airway clearance
• Evaluates normal and pathologic blood and urine laboratory value ranges
• Performs arterial punctures and analysis; has an in-depth knowledge of analysis and arterial blood gas (ABG) interpretation
• Maintains all respiratory therapy equipment and supplies
• Responds to cardio-pulmonary resuscitations and actively participates as indicated by clinical circumstances

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing / Certification:

• Current Respiratory Care License in the state they are working (required)
• National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) credentialed (required)
• BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (required)
• ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support – American Heart Association or Red Cross (required)
• PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support – American Heart Association (required)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – AAP/AWHONN (required)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) (preferred)
• Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) (preferred)

Education:

• Associate Degree AMA approved school for Respiratory Care (required)
• Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Work Experience:

1 Year in Acute Care Setting and demonstrated clinical competency in at least two of the following environments: Nursery/NICU, PICU, ICU/CCU, ED and general care areas (required).

Patient Population:

• Neonates (0-4 weeks)
• Infants (1-12 months)
• Children (1-12 years)
• Adolescents (13-17 years)
• Adults (18-64 years)
• Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Working Conditions:

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur. Long-distance or air travel as needed – not to exceed 10% travel. General office environment. May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights. May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse. May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids. May be required to use physical restraints. May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials. May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc. May have periods of constant interruptions. Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions. Prolonged periods of working alone. Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Physical Demands:

• Lifting/Carrying 0-50 lbs.
• Lifting/Carrying 50-100 lbs.
• Push/Pull 0-50 lbs.
• Push/Pull 50-100 lbs.
• Stoop, Kneel, Crawling, Climbing, Balance, Bending

Additional Physical Requirements / Hazards:

• Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
• Perform shift work
• Maneuver weight of patients
• Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings
• Reach above shoulder
• Repetitive arm/hand movements
• Finger dexterity
• Color vision
• Acute – far
• Acute – near
• Depth perception
• Use of latex products
• Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts
• Exposure to dust/fumes
• Exposure to potential electrical shock
• Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy
• Exposure to high pitched noises
• Gaseous risk exposure

Skills:

• Gather and interpret data
• Non-invasive respiratory therapy equipment such as oximeters or end-tidal CO₂ analyzers
• Therapeutic procedures: CPAP/BiPap, jet aerosol, oxygen therapy, incentive spirometry, chest physiotherapy, pulse oximetry, high-flow oxygen, continuous aerosols, ventilator management, diagnostic testing
• EKGs, electronic monitoring, lead placement, basic arrhythmias
• Arterial blood gas punctures and testing
• Airway maneuvers
• Bedside pulmonary function
• Patient assessment
• Patient education
• Chest suction equipment
• Chest X-ray interpretation
• Sterile procedure
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• Customer service skills
• Organizational skills and time management skills
• Accountability